Nursing home in Waco, Texas
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community
Medicare and Medicaid
1900 W. State Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76712
(254) 776-9681
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home1
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home1
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home4
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 15, 2025. CMS counts 13 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home13
- Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 25 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 immediate jeopardy, 23 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.
- 1 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 23 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 16, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 20, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 20, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 23, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 16, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 20, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 16, 2025 |
Show the other 15 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 20, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 20, 2025 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident Rights Deficiencies | C Minimal harm potential, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 16, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 1, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 4, 2024 |
| May 1, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 2, 2024 |
| May 1, 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 2, 2024 |
| May 1, 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 2, 2024 |
| May 1, 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 2, 2024 |
| May 1, 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 2, 2024 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 17, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home2.97 hours
- Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.20 hours
- Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home82.1%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $14,267, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 90 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 73.5 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Not part of a chain in the CMS file |
| Legal business name | EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Aug 26, 1986 |
| County | Mc Lennan |
| CMS certification number | 455670 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Ascension Providence | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco | Not available | Psychiatric | No |